Chapter 396: Mid-Autumn Festival
The second watch, seeking pink...... Lian Man'er was overjoyed, looking at Shen Liu's attitude just now, she thought that Shen Liu would at least give a five-fold discount on her request. After all, if you want to promote corn, you may not be able to just talk about it, and you will be able to make subsistence rations, military rations, fodder for war horses, or fine food, which must always be shown like people. And once corn is promoted, seeds become the most important. Where and how to promote, not to mention that she may not even have the power to make the final decision, even Man'er or Shen Liu.
Even Man'er was mentally prepared, and Shen Liu didn't leave her anything.
As a result, Shen Liu not only fully agreed to her request, but also additionally promised to leave 300 catties of corn that could not be kept for seeding for her.
Back in the shop, Shen Liu ordered someone to clean up. Zhang Qianhu put the corn on the carriage, and in Chapter 396 of the Mid-Autumn Festival, there was no need for Shen Liu's instructions again, and the corn promised to Lian Man'er, Zhang Qianhu kept it for Lian Man'er according to the number. In addition, Zhang Qianhu also took away several truckloads of corn stalks.
It was not early, Shen Liu left in a hurry with the people, and even Shen Qian only had time to say a few words to Lian Man'er before he was picked up by the little servants and put in the carriage.
After everyone left, Lian Man'er and his family returned to the threshing floor.
"More than 10,000 catties, after planting all these years, I have seen this old grain for the first time. This is still the yield of 20 acres of land......" Lian Shouxin sighed.
"Not really. This corn is really a good thing, and if you want me to say, it tastes better than millet rice. Zhang said.
Looking at the large area vacated by the removal of corn, everyone's hearts were a little happy, but also a little empty. Rejoicing because of the high yield of corn. There was so much corn that was left empty, and it was all pulled away at once.
However, this feeling of emptiness is only temporary. When Shen Liu left, he didn't say anything. But whether it's Lian Man'er. Even Shouxin, Zhang's and others believe that Shen Liu will not take their things for nothing.
It's for nothing. Although they were a little distressed, if they thought about it carefully, they would not feel that Shen Liu had done too much.
"The seeds of the mid-Autumn Festival corn in Chapter 396 were given to us by others. Let's Futian, the golden corn we sold, we have almost earned this money. "Even trustworthy and simple, easy to be content," this is the corn this time. The sixth master didn't leave us at all, so we don't have anything to say. …… The sixth master left us 300 catties of food and 1,000 catties for us to do seeds. The sixth master treats us, that's really nothing to say. ”
Lian Shouxin only has deep gratitude to Shen Liu.
"That's not the reason." Zhang nodded, "We don't know the sixth master of the family. The world is different, just this, we don't borrow the light of others. ”
"Yes." Lian Shouxin nodded.
Lian Man'er just smiled. Shen Liu seemed to be very strict with people, but after a few contacts, Lian Man'er found that Shen Liu was definitely a person with clear rewards and punishments. You do things for him, what you should give you, you don't have to ask for it, he will give it to you himself. And it will be very generous.
Now that Shen Liu took the corn, he didn't give anything to the Lian family on the spot, so if he gives it later, he will only give more.
This should also be one of the reasons why Shen Liuneng ordered the ban, let his subordinates serve him wholeheartedly, and let the officials who were not directly under his jurisdiction respect and respect him.
And Zhang and Lian Shouxin have simple personalities. I especially know how to be grateful, and it is a blessing to meet someone like Shen Liu who has a clear distinction between right and wrong. In the Lian family, their character makes them two big soft buns.
Of course, that's a thing of the past...... There are only two adult laborers, Zhang and Lian Shouxin, who have planted more than 50 acres of land this year, but in the autumn harvest season, they are much easier than last year when they did not divide their families, so many people planted 30 acres of land.
First, the corn of 20 acres of land was cleaned up, and only the corn kernels should be dried again, and after drying, they were put into the grain storage for storage.
As for the remaining millet, sorghum, peanuts, beans, etc., it will be dried for a period of time before threshing, lifting, etc., until the grains are returned to the warehouse.
"These jobs, I don't need a few of you this year, when the time comes, let's hire three short-term workers, I will take them to work, and it will only take a few days to pick up everything." Lian Shouxin planned to do so, obviously Wu Yugui and Wang's words that day touched his heart.
"That'll do fine." Zhang also nodded in agreement.
There must always be an adult in the shop to take care of her, and even if she wants to take a day job to do farm work, she has to stay in the shop. Now, with the conditions of the family, they can afford to hire a few short-term workers to do the work, and they can afford to let a few children save easily, and she is willing to be a mother.
Seeing that it is the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15, these jobs are planned to be done after the festival.
Wu Jiaxing sent a Boxing gift two days in advance.
The Wu family's first festival this time is a stack of high-quality moon cake gift boxes, including the five kernels, jujube paste, and kidney bean paste filled moon cakes that are special products of Liaodong Prefecture, and the moon cakes with lotus paste filling and ham filling bought from the southern goods store are also one pound each, a total of five catties.
The second is still the ruler, with one end of autumn-colored poplin, smoky red cotton silk, aqua blue plain satin, and red flower on a blue background.
In addition, there are two jars of Shaoxing rice wine, ten catties of japonica rice, and ten catties of high-quality white noodles.
Lian Man'er's family put aside the autumn harvest first, and the family began to prepare for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival for family reunions. This Mid-Autumn Festival is the first Mid-Autumn Festival that Lian Man'er has had since the family separated, and it is in such a bumper autumn day.
"This year's Mid-Autumn Festival, we have to have a good time." Zhang was the first to say.
Lian Shouxin smiled and nodded.
If you want to say that you have a good holiday, it is naturally a lot of delicious and fun, and Lian Man'er, Lian Zhi'er, Wulang and Xiaoqi naturally have no objections.
However, for the time being, the food and play at home will be put to the back, and the first thing to prepare is the Boxing Festival.
Lian Man'er's family is now in a relationship, and there are only two families who should give gifts.
"His grandfather, what should we give for the holidays?" Lian Shouxin mentioned first. Zhang Qingshan is an elder, and he is very concerned about their family, and he is grateful to his father-in-law from the bottom of his heart.
"Give it to my grandfather's house, then it's more affordable. What about rice and white flour? Lian Man'er said.
The Zhuang family, coming and going, mainly benefited, this is a real relative.
"Then ten catties of rice and ten catties of white flour." Zhang said.
"Add two more bags of tea, just the kind of tea we bought for Mr. Lu, I think his grandfather likes to drink it. In addition, with the addition of two bars, there are exactly four things. Even Shou Xin said, "We're all busy, I'm afraid that people can't go, or let people bring the gift, what's the matter?" ”
"Okay, it's all up to you." Zhang pursed his lips and smiled.
"This is for my grandfather's family, so let's give my family Brother Xing's family, what kind of gift will I repay?" Lian Man'er sat at the table, taking a pen and writing it on a piece of paper, and asked again.
"The gift from Jiaxingjia this time is thicker than the one on the May Festival. …… I also told Jiaxing and his mother last time, the festival is just like that, we are real relatives, and we have a heart, which is better than anything else. Zhang sighed softly and said.
Although it was a sigh, the demeanor and tone were joy that could not be hidden. Not for those things, but for those things, the Wu family attaches great importance to Lian Zhi'er and this family business.
"Mother, return the gift!" Seeing that Zhang's was a little distracted, Lian Man'er reminded with a smile.
"Yes, return the favor." Zhang pondered for a while, "Didn't Zhi'er make two pairs of shoes and a set of clothes for Jiaxing, this is the same." ”
"Send two more hooves." Even keep your word.
"Well, it's the same again." Lian Man'er recorded on the paper, "I think the pomegranate that the shopkeeper Wu brought to us from the county seat is very good, and this can be regarded as the same." ”
"Yes, Pomegranate, that's good." Zhang smiled and nodded, "In addition, I will pick another basket of pickled duck eggs, Jiaxing that child, it is rare to eat our pickled duck eggs." ”
Lian Zhi'er didn't speak, and when he heard Zhang say this, he lowered his head, his face slightly red.
The main two festivals are settled, and the rest is the welfare for the guys in the shop.
"Two catties of pork, one pound of moon cakes, and two catties of soju." Even keep your word.
"Dad, that soju is rare for Lao Wei. Otherwise, soju and three-foot wool green cloth will let the big guy choose for himself. Lian Man'er said.
Mao Qingbu is an excellent thing for the Zhuang family. The three-foot wool green cloth can make a sturdy trouser gown for children, and can also make a pair of shoes for each person in the family.
"Okay. Man'er was more thoughtful than I thought. Lian Shouxin smiled.
All this was discussed, and in the end, it was Lian Man'er's family's own arrangements for the festival.
“…… I want to buy one carp, and I want the largest one, and we have a lot of family. The pork belly costs two catties, the braised pork is made, and the ribs are ...... "A family, you say a word to me, and the list recorded by Lian Man'er is getting longer and longer."
"Father, mother, Ye'er, they have nothing. Just the three of them, let's call them all here and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with us. Lian Man'er said while holding a pen to record what she wanted to buy.
"You still need to say that I have planned it this way a long time ago." Zhang smiled.
"Let's spend this Mid-Autumn Festival at the old house." Lian Shouxin hesitated for a long time and proposed.
Zhang and the children were silent at first, and then they all nodded. Everyone knew in their hearts that this should be the last festival they spent in the old house.
Because of the busy autumn harvest, the Mid-Autumn Festival of the village is often easier than other festivals. The reunion dinner is still scheduled for noon.
Zhao and Lian Ye'er were in the outhouse, and they were busy cooking with Lian Man'er. Several of them were brisk on their feet, and every now and then burst into laughter.
Sweet and sour carp, mushroom braised pork...... Large and small plates and bowls set up a whole table, and even Man'er cooked it himself and made a dish of sweet potatoes.
The two families sat down at the table, each with a small wine cup in front of them. Lian Man'er held the white wine jar, and Lian Ye'er held the wine jar, pouring wine one by one.
"Today, we guys all have to drink a cup...... Send two more, ask for pink. (To be continued)RQ!!